Metalsculptingben Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 While my LG is idling it has started to make a thudding noise. Everything seems to be running ok, but this noise worries me. Does anyone know what could be causing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 what size lg 25,50,100... mine is a 25 and does that until the oil/greese is warmed up. it is the open end wrench looking things on the clutch. i don't know if it is good or bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalsculptingben Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 It is an 100 pound LG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Only thing turning at idle is the flywheel. You might try oiling the clutch blocks if you have not already done so. Only other thing I can think of is the bearing upon which the flywheel spins is worn and/or dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalsculptingben Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have the clutch blocks oiled. If it is the bearing, how should I proceed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 are there shims to remove to tighten it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalsculptingben Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I am not sure of your question ThomasPowers. I have shims under the clutch blocks, but that is it. I thought about the noise being caused by it rocking on the floor, but it seems to be tight against the pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason0012 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Are your bearing caps tight? If they work loose the whole shaft will hammer up and down as it runs and make the noise you describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I believe the shims under the bearing caps are what Thomas is talking about. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalsculptingben Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ah, I see. I will have to check those in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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